Friday, May 24 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:48:33 GMT
Four months after their loved ones were killed in a brutal crime, the families of the victims are seeking justice. Three Montgomery residents were found dead inside a car along Interstate 85 near AtlantaMore >>
Four months after their loved ones were killed in a brutal crime, the families of the victims are seeking justice. Three Montgomery residents were found dead inside a car along Interstate 85 near Atlanta in January. Since then, there have been few leads.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
The list of the names is a part of rotating lists of names. For example, the list used in 2012 is used in 2018. Each storm will be named alphabetically. The lists of names are chosen by World MeteorologicalMore >>
The names for the 2013 North Atlantic hurricane season.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:26:02 GMT
Punishment tempered with mercy. That's the attitude Bullock County school superintendent Keith Stewart has taken in the case involving 23 seniors who admitted either causing or being part More >>
Punishment tempered with mercy. That's the attitude Bullock County school superintendent Keith Stewart has taken in the case involving 23 seniors who admitted either causing or being part of a mess at Bullock County High School.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:34 GMT
The Foshee Management Company plans to convert the 40 Four Building in Downtown Montgomery for residential and commercial use. The 3rd through 6th floors of the building will become apartments and theMore >>
The Foshee Management Company plans to convert the 40 Four Building in Downtown Montgomery for residential and commercial use. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:16:39 GMT
(RNN) – When faced with a cleaver-wielding killer who'd just murdered someone, what would you do? For Ingrid Loyau-Kennet, the answer was obvious. Instead of running for her life, she engaged him inMore >>
A British woman voluntarily put herself face-to-face with an alleged terrorist and may have saved lives. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:17 GMT
The prosecution in the case against the alleged Troy mobile home park rapist has filed a motion asking for a judge to set aside his motion to overturn the suspect's conviction. Andre Lamon Ellis was previouslyMore >>
The prosecution in the case against the alleged Troy mobile home park rapist has filed a motion asking for a judge to set aside his motion to overturn the suspect's conviction.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:17 GMT
A tragic moment in Birmingham's turbulent Civil Rights struggle leads to a national distinction from the White House.President Barack Obama signed a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's,More >>
A tragic moment in Birmingham's turbulent Civil Rights struggle leads to a national distinction from the White House.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:46:07 GMT
The former Tallassee Assistant Police Chief has been convicted on 'numerous' felony ethics violations for unlawfully accessing criminal records for personal gain. Former Tallassee Assistant Chief of PoliceMore >>
The former Tallassee Assistant Police Chief has been convicted on 'numerous' felony ethics violations for unlawfully accessing criminal records for personal gain.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:14:58 GMT
It was the best of legislative sessions, it was the worst of legislative sessions, it was the session of wisdom, it was the session of foolishness -- in short, it was a session in which "some of its noisiestMore >>
It was the best of legislative sessions, it was the worst of legislative sessions, it was the session of wisdom, it was the session of foolishness -- in short, it was a session in which "some of its noisiestMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:20:13 GMT
Former Selma Police Chief Melvin "Slim" Summerlin was laid to rest today in Selma after he passed away from complications from heart surgery earlier this week. Chief Summerlin was with the Selma PoliceMore >>
Former Selma Police Chief Melvin "Slim" Summerlin was laid to rest today in Selma after he passed away from complications from heart surgery earlier this week.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:47:32 GMT
Before the microwave, turkey bacon, pre-sliced loaf bread and store-bought mayo, the wholesome BLT had more character. A staple for a simple and refreshing meal on a hot summer's day, my twist on thisMore >>
Before the microwave, turkey bacon, pre-sliced loaf bread and store-bought mayo, the wholesome BLT had more character. A staple for a simple and refreshing meal on a hot summer's day, my twist on this American favorite...More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:00:41 GMT
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition that stopped him from breathing is now able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition is able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:59 GMT
Carlenilus Keon Sandifer, Ray Centrel Thomas and Kamaluddeen Raheem Russaw (not pictured) are wanted for questioning in a Dothan firearm assault. Photos courtesy Dothan PD.
Dothan Police are investigating a firearm assault and they need the public's help in locating the suspects. Details are limited , but authorities say that the incident occurred on the 300 block of EastMore >>
Dothan Police are investigating a firearm assault and they need the public's help in locating the suspects. Details are limited , but authorities say that the incident occurred on the 300 block of EastMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:46:44 GMT
(RNN) - A deadly tornado ripped through Moore, OK, killing 24 people. The EF-5 tornado had wind speeds of at least 200 mph and was roughly two miles wide. Among the dead were children who took shelterMore >>
A deadly EF-5 tornado, a murder suspect with links to the Boston bombing suspects and a British soldier brutally killed by alleged terrorists dominated headlines this week.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:19:55 GMT
From the Montgomery Police Department:The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the city's 2525th homicide this year following the shooting death Thursday night of 24-year-old Courtney Lawery.More >>
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the city's 25th homicide this year following the shooting death Thursday night of 24-year-old Courtney Lawery.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:58:25 GMT
The man at the center of an Autauga County manhunt in January, and again in May, was taken into custody late Thursday night by authorities.Autauga County Chief Deputy Joe Sedinger confirms that suspectMore >>
The man at the center of an Autauga County manhunt in January and again in May was taken into custody late Thursday night by authorities.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013More >>
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:31:07 GMT
Jodi Arias (Source: CBS 5 News)
It is now in the hands of the 12 jurors to decide if Jodi Arias will live her life behind bars or if she'll be executed. The defense and prosecution gave their closing statement Tuesday afternoon andMore >>
The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:10:35 GMT
After several days of worries that Alabama could be dealing with the outbreak of a potentially new illness, the Alabama Department of Public Health is confident they've solved the mystery.More >>
After several days of worries that Alabama could be dealing with the outbreak of a potentially new illness, the Alabama Department of Public Health is confident they've solved the mystery.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:28:07 GMT
Authorities said they broke up a huge drug operation in the Tennessee Valley. Twenty people were arrested Thursday morning and two more are charged in what investigators called overlapping drug ringsMore >>
Authorities said they broke up a huge drug operation in the Tennessee Valley. Twenty people were arrested Thursday morning and two more are charged in what investigators called overlapping drug rings.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:36:01 GMT
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment. However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor thatMore >>
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be difficult to detect, and survival depends on a quick diagnosis and treatment.
However, an Auburn University research team has created a test using a biosensor that will help doctors go from hours to minutes in identifying super bacteria like MRSA, a type of staph bacteria that can cause deadly skin infections.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:14:45 GMT
Dozens of people joined together at Kelley Ingram Park Thursday afternoon to commemorate the Birmingham Civil Rights 50th Anniversary. "We believe joining together that it's important to have civil right,More >>
Dozens of people joined together at Kelley Ingram Park Thursday afternoon to commemorate the Birmingham Civil Rights 50th Anniversary.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:52:36 GMT
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
Alabama Representative Jo Bonner is planning to resign from his seat in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Bonner, a Republican representing District 1 along Alabama Gulf Coast, has served since 2003. He was recentlyMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:20:04 GMT
Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences. Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session thatMore >>
Anyone who takes advantage of one of Alabama's most treasured assets – the elderly – should face swift and steep consequences. Thanks to a bill passed in the final hours of most recent legislative session thatMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:00:33 GMT
The story of Zach Sobiech, an 18-year-old who succumbed to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, on Monday, is touching hearts and changing the way people look at their time on Earth. Sobiech wasMore >>
The story of Zach Sobiech, a cancer patient who made it his mission to spread the joy of living to anyone he came in contact with, is continuing to inspire others after his death. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:31:13 GMT
Macon County authorities are searching for teenagers they say fired multiple gun shots into the air following a high school graduation Wednesday night. It happened on Tuskegee University's campus. "IMore >>
Macon County authorities are searching for teenagers they say fired multiple gun shots into the air following a high school graduation Wednesday night. It happened on Tuskegee University's campus...More >>
Police say a woman accused of fabricated a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend's attention has been charged with filing a false police report.More >>
Police say a woman accused of fabricating a story about being attacked to get her ex-boyfriend's attention has been charged with filing a false police report.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:57:07 GMT
A 19-year-old Selma man is under arrest charged with murder after he admitted to police that he shot missing person Micah Dewayne Johnson to death. Police say 22-year-old Johnson was last seen by hisMore >>
A 19-year-old Selma man is under arrest charged with murder after he admitted to police that he shot missing person Micah Dewayne Johnson to death.More >>
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Don Williamson held a news conference today to discuss the recent respiratory illness cluster in southeast Alabama. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:55:08 GMT
(RNN) - Dozens of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. Charles Ramsey, the guy who famously stopped eating his Big MacMore >>
More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:51:55 GMT
WSFA 12 News is taking action to try and help the people of Oklahoma following the violent weather. We are teaming up with the American Red Cross tomorrow for a phone bank. The hours will be from 11amMore >>
WSFA 12 News teamed up with the American Red Cross in Alabama to help the people of Oklahoma following the tornadoes that took 24 lives and caused extensive damage. Our on air and on line Disaster Relief Drive has raised $45,641 up to now.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:52:17 GMT
A bill to honor Civil Air Patrol's World War II veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal passed the U.S. Senate Monday night under unanimous consent after gaining the necessary co-sponsors needed for consideration. TheMore >>
A bill to honor Civil Air Patrol's World War II veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal passed the U.S. Senate Monday night under unanimous consent after gaining the necessary co-sponsors needed for consideration.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:49:05 GMT
During the dry spells of recent years, many Alabamians became familiar with the yellow and red warning indicators of the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map printed in newspapers and shown on TV weather reports.More >>
Alabama Drought Management Plan outlines for the first time state government's role in preparing the weekly snapshots of current drought conditions, and it specifies steps to be taken in response to potential drought conditions. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:33:57 GMT
(KFOR/CNN) - Arts-and-crafts retail chain "hobby lobby" gets its day in court today -- over mandated birth control coverage for employees. The Oklahoman reports eight federal appellate court judges willMore >>
Arts-and-crafts retail chain Hobby Lobby gets its day in court Thursday over mandated birth control coverage for employees.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:51:02 GMT
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) - A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Mark Guilbeau pleaded guilty to seven counts ofMore >>
A man who says he looked at child pornography online in search of justice for his wife has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:49:31 GMT
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University. The Anniston Star reports (http://bit.ly/Z0hHjt) 22-year-old Justavious Johnson,More >>
Four men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:57:52 GMT
A deck collapse Monday night in Millbrook left several teens injured. It happened at a graduation party. As we move into the summer season, this incident underscores the need to make sure decks aren'tMore >>
A deck collapse Monday night in Millbrook left several teens injured. It happened at a graduation party. As we move into the summer season, this incident underscores the need to make sure decks aren't overloaded. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:46:11 GMT
From the looks of the outside, it appears to be a normal day at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School St. Bede's campus. But the end of the year excitement is on for these second graders. That's whereMore >>
An airman's homecoming turns into the chance of a lifetime for one family. Thanks to some good planning, a father returning from an overseas deployment gets to make his daughter's dream come true...literally.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:24 GMT
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:14:08 GMT
It's that time of year again when our attention shifts from the spring threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes to summer's meteorological menace, hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from JuneMore >>
It's that time of year again when our attention shifts from the spring threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes to summer's meteorological menace, hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November. Every April, Colorado State University releases a preseason forecast, and not everyone is a fan of those predictions.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:08:10 GMT
Alabama Power is warning customers about a phone scam.Officials say someone is calling customers, telling them their power will be shut off at a certain time if they don't pay. The customers are told toMore >>
Alabama Power is warning customers about a phone scam.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:46:22 GMT
A 20+ year career with the Alexander City Police Department ended abruptly, on the wrong side of the courtroom, for Corporal Michael Patrick Ford. Ford was originally charged with 3 counts of child sexMore >>
A 20+ year career with the Alexander City Police Department ended abruptly, on the wrong side of the courtroom, for Corporal Michael Patrick Ford. A second officer, Lt. Randy Walters, was arrested but remains on the job. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:38:14 GMT
MOORE, OK - The trembling, mud-spattered dog whose photo went viral on Tuesday was not actually standing watch over her owner's body - her name is Susie, her owner is named Curtis Collins, and he's alive.ThanksMore >>
There's a happy ending to the story of the little dog who was found standing guard over a body after the EF-5 tornado that decimated her neighborhood in Moore, OK. Her owner is alive, and they have been reunited thanks to the viral photo. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:32:31 GMT
ORLANDO, FL (RNN) – A man with possible ties to a Boston Marathon bombing suspect was shot and killed after the FBI interviewed him early Wednesday. The FBI confirmed a special agent fatally shot a manMore >>
A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:56:01 GMT
(RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the childrenMore >>
The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:45:57 GMT
From one restaurant to another, there's cautious optimism that draft beer is about to arrive in Prattville. House bill 239 passed Monday in the state legislature and Governor Robert Bentley is expectedMore >>
From one restaurant to another, there's cautious optimism that draft beer is about to arrive in Prattville.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:23:14 GMT
Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature Monday, and Bentley's office announcedMore >>
Alabama's governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature Monday, and Bentley's office announcedMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:56:29 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) - The devastation left behind the massive tornadoes that hit Moore, OK and the surrounding areas on May 19 leveled homes, flattened trees and killed more than 20 people, many of them children.More >>
As the survivors of the tornadoes in Moore, OK, begin their recovery efforts, many will be trying to locate pets and photos.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:43:26 GMT
A man accused of abusing his pit bulls has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.The original case of animal abuse dates back to 2011. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Denearious MoodyMore >>
A man accused of abusing his pit bulls has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:38:18 GMT
Preliminary autopsy results show that a Talladega race fan who went missing died of an accidental drowning.Nick Bower went missing the weekend of May 4. His body was recovered from a nearby creek May 14.Wednesday,More >>
Preliminary autopsy results show that a Talladega race fan who went missing died of an accidental drowning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:21:12 GMT
(RNN) - British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday.According to BBC News, eyewitnesses said man was attacked in a streetMore >>
One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:58:16 GMT
Della Mae prepares for album release with free music Della Mae, a country band comprised of five multitalented women from all over the U.S, developed a following through their high-energy performancesMore >>
Is she or isn't she? Who knows? But new Beyonce music is here. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:16:46 GMT
A Clayton couple was arrested on charges of domestic violence on May 22nd after an investigation into a dispute from May 9th. The couple, Princina Freeman (22) and Michael Ginyard (30), both receivedMore >>
A Clayton couple was arrested on charges of domestic violence on May 22nd after an investigation into a May 9th dispute.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:48:34 GMT
What? No basements in Moore, Oklahoma, located right in the heart of Tornado Alley! What are they thinking? The short answer is actually just one word: Clay.More >>
What? No basements in Moore, Oklahoma, located right in the heart of Tornado Alley! What are they thinking? The short answer is actually just one word: Clay.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:01:00 GMT
Alabama's campaign filing system is out of the "dark ages" said Secretary of State Beth Chapman during a demonstration Wednesday morning. "We're introducing a 24-7 reporting system" Chapman said."It'sMore >>
Alabama's campaign filing system is out of the "dark ages" said Secretary of State Beth Chapman during a demonstration Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:54:10 GMT
(RNN) - Yesterday Steve Wilhite, the creator of the popular file format GIF, or Graphics Interchange Format, dropped a bombshell about the ubiquitous internet mainstay and put an end to more than a decadeMore >>
Wilhite was honored with a lifetime achievement award at The Webby Awards and spoke out about the pronunciation of the popular file format. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:38:12 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Animal protection groups are urging Alabama's governor to sign legislation toughening the penalties for animal cruelty. The Legislature passed a bill on the last night of its sessionMore >>
Animal protection groups are urging Alabama's governor to sign legislation toughening the penalties for animal cruelty.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:18:28 GMT
Do you post to social media sites, upload digital pictures and videos, use credit cards or cell phones equipped with GPS? All of these modern conveniences are contributing to what's known as ‘big data.'More >>
Do you post to social media sites, upload digital pictures and videos, use credit cards or cell phones equipped with GPS? All of these modern conveniences are contributing to what's known as ‘big data.'More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 06:14:07 GMT
As reports emerge from Moore, Oklahoma, that nation has learned that schools caught the full impact of Monday's EF-5 tornado.Alabamians have also seen their share of devastation. Eight students died atMore >>
Tuesday, reporter Karen Church investigated how Alabama's newest schools, like Concord Elementary, are being designed to save lives. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:56:44 GMT
The Andalusia City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve an increase in the city's sales tax by 1.5 percent.The increase will bring the city's total sales tax to 9.5 percent and the increasedMore >>
The Andalusia City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve an increase in the city's sales tax by 1.5 percent.The increase will bring the city's total sales tax to 9.5 percent and the increasedMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:31:03 GMT
One of the two FBI agents who fell to his death during a counter terrorism training exercise last Friday part of the team that went in to rescue child hostage "Ethan" during the week-long Midland City,More >>
One of the two FBI agents who fell to his death during a counter terrorism training exercise last Friday part of the team that went in to rescue child hostage "Ethan" during the week-long Midland City,More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:23:02 GMT
The silence is broken: Paul Finebaum confirms to FOX6 News that he will return to the airwaves with ESPN.Finebaum says he will move to Charlotte in August to broadcast his show from the ESPN studios there.More >>
The silence is broken: Paul Finebaum confirms to FOX6 News that he will return to the airwaves with ESPN.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:14:50 GMT
Three years ago the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention sent money and volunteers to help the people of Alabama after the April 27th tornadoes. The city of Tuscaloosa alone lost more than 50 people. MelMore >>
Three years ago the Oklahoma Baptist State Convention sent money and volunteers to help the people of Alabama after the April 27th tornadoes. The city of Tuscaloosa alone lost more than 50 people. MelMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:32:46 GMT
(Source: CBS 5 News)
The penalty phase of Arias' trial was set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.More >>
Jodi Arias told the jury that she "never meant to cause Travis so much pain" and that she would contribute to society from prison if she is allowed to live.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:45:04 GMT
The Montgomery City Council snuffed out the last of the controversy surrounding Club Blaze during Tuesday's meeting by revoking its business license.The business was in city councilman C.C. Calhoun's district,More >>
The Montgomery City Council snuffed out the last of the controversy surrounding Club Blaze during Tuesday's meeting by revoking its business license.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:20:08 GMT
The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in needMore >>
The horrific tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma this week bring back all too familiar memories for Alabamians as memories of April 27, 2011 are still fresh in many minds. When Alabamians were in needMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:17:18 GMT
As rescue efforts continue in Oklahoma, school administrators closer to home have safety top of mind. Everyone remembers the tragic events in Enterprise, Alabama where a tornado killed eight studentsMore >>
As rescue efforts continue in Oklahoma, school administrators closer to home have safety top of mind. Everyone remembers the tragic events in Enterprise, Alabama where a tornado killed eight students inside Enterprise High School and a nearby resident...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:32:52 GMT
State laws protecting the elderly have been strengthened with the passage of the Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. The bill increases the legal protections from financial exploitation and physical or emotionalMore >>
State laws protecting the elderly have been strengthened with the passage of the Protecting Alabama's Elders Act. The bill increases the legal protections from financial exploitation and physical or emotional abuse for anyone over the age of 60.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:45:26 GMT
Police have released the identities of the seven people arrested earlier this month in connection with a four month long narcotics investigation that spanned four counties. As part of this investigation,More >>
Police have released the identities of the seven people arrested earlier this month in connection with a four month long narcotics investigation that spanned four counties.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:31:23 GMT
Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the Legislature appropriated. Chief Justice Roy MooreMore >>
Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the Legislature appropriated.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:15:18 GMT
In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters. If passed, the amendment would prohibit the stateMore >>
In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters. If passed, the amendment would prohibit the stateMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:06:56 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday said various state agencies in Alabama are in contact with their counterparts in Oklahoma to offer any assistance needed in the recovery More >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday said various state agencies in Alabama are in contact with their counterparts in Oklahoma to offer any assistance needed in the recovery from Monday's deadly tornado.More >>
WSFA 12 News is participating in the Alabama Broadcasters Association's Virtual Job Fair, going on now through Friday. Looking for a job in broadcasting? Here's your chance. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:28:05 GMT
You can help those affected by the deadly, severe weather that hit Oklahoma Monday. Over the weekend, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois also experienced severe weather.WSFA 12 News will be teaming upMore >>
You can help those affected by the deadly, severe weather that hit Oklahoma Monday. Over the weekend, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois also experienced severe weather.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:42:39 GMT
(Source: DOD/CNN) - Pictures and video of a dead Osama Bin Laden will not go public. A federal appeals court handed down that decision today, supporting the government's refusal to release the images.More >>
Pictures and video of a dead Osama Bin Laden will not go public.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:47:11 GMT
- May 31 at 2 p.m., the ASU Honey Beez will debut on nationwide TV!- Free & open to the public! WHEN: Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m.WHERE: ASU's J. Garrick Hardy Student Center, near the Dunn-Oliver AcadomeMore >>
On Friday May 31st the ASU the Honey Beez, the University's plus-sized dance team, will make their national television debut on the Steve Harvey Show. To celebrate ASU will hold a watch party on May 31st at 2pm in the new J. Garrick Hardy Student Center located near the Dunn-Oliver Acadome & Shuttlesworth Dining Hall. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:54:16 GMT
Desmonte Leonard the man accused of murdering three people in Auburn last summer will have a status hearing on October 15th. At the last meeting both parties had expressed intentions to meet in AugustMore >>
Desmonte Leonard, the man accused of murdering three people in Auburn last summer still has no expectation on when he will go to trial.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.More >>
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:41 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:41:05 GMT
The proposed property tax that will fund the creation of a new state-of-the-art high school in Auburn will now be left to the citizen's vote. "We're probably looking at an election not before September.More >>
The proposed property tax that will fund the creation of a new state-of-the-art high school in Auburn will now be left to the citizen's vote.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:49:36 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed bothMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed bothMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:48:54 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students. The Senate voted 21-0 Monday to go along with changes the House made to a schoolMore >>
The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students. The Senate voted 21-0 Monday to go along with changes the House made to a schoolMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:37:06 GMT
Business owners in Andalusia gathered Monday night for a town hall meeting on a proposed sales tax increase. The gathering came a day before the City Council is set to consider the change. Mayor EarlMore >>
Business owners in Andalusia gathered Monday night for a town hall meeting on a proposed sales tax increase. The gathering came a day before the City Council is set to consider the change. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:10:36 GMT
Two Birmingham-area teenagers risked their lives trying to save a woman they didn't even know after her car crashed into a Hoover lake May 17.Friday, Deanna Owen Shumate drove her car into Star Lake inMore >>
Two Birmingham-area teenagers risked their lives trying to save a woman they didn't even know after her car crashed into a Hoover lake May 17.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:59:14 GMT
The iconic bed and breakfast and its infamous buffet are making a comeback in downtown Tallassee. Hotel Talisi is finally showing signs of major progress after an arson heavily damaged the building inMore >>
The iconic bed and breakfast and its infamous buffet are making a comeback in downtown Tallassee. Hotel Talisi is finally showing signs of major progress after an arson heavily damaged the building in 2009. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:31:27 GMT
It's a dilemma for many parents each and every year. What to do with the kids...now that they're almost out of school? Many working parents are now scurrying to find care and programs for their childrenMore >>
It's a dilemma for many parents each and every year. What to do with the kids...now that they're almost out of school? Many working parents are now scurrying to find care and programs for their children during the summer. And, it can be costly...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:57:59 GMT
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued a statement after the Alabama House of Representatives rejected an executive amendment on the Alabama Accountability Act. The executive amendment was offered byMore >>
Governor Robert Bentley on Monday issued a statement after the Alabama House of Representatives rejected an executive amendment on the Alabama Accountability Act. The executive amendment was offered byMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:16:43 GMT
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the city's 24th homicide after a woman was shot to death in the 3900 Block of Oak Street over the weekend.More >>
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the city's 24th homicide after a woman was shot to death in the 3900 Block of Oak Street over the weekend.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:00:17 GMT
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a deadly stabbing of an inmate in a Bessemer facility from Sunday. ADOC officials report that Anthony Jones, 54, was stabbed during a fight with anotherMore >>
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a deadly stabbing of an inmate in a Bessemer facility from Sunday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:45:33 GMT
(CNN) - Yahoo has agreed to buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash. This marks the biggest deal for Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer since taking over last summer. Mayer is trying revamp the companyMore >>
Yahoo has agreed to buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:00:09 GMT
Spring cleaning doesn't get much easier than during Trash Amnesty Week, set aside each spring by the City of Auburn. During the week of May 20-24, 2013, the fees normally assessed to Auburn residentsMore >>
Spring cleaning doesn't get much easier than during Trash Amnesty Week, set aside each spring by the City of Auburn.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:43:40 GMT
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County. Showers and storms moved in around 10 a.m. A few of those storms intensified as they tracked eastwardMore >>
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:43:29 GMT
It's very difficult to run and manage your own business, but two local businesses have beat the difficult odds year in and year out. These businesses are celebrating huge milestones this week. Jim Woodham'sMore >>
It's very difficult to run and manage your own business, but two local businesses have beat the difficult odds year in and year out. These businesses are celebrating huge milestones this week. Jim Woodham'sMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:37:18 GMT
Local leaders from across Alabama joined together at the annual Alabama League of Municipalities convention in downtown Montgomery. Participants were able to network with other elected leaders from acrossMore >>
Local leaders from across Alabama joined together at the annual Alabama League of Municipalities convention in downtown Montgomery. Participants were able to network with other elected leaders from acrossMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:00:13 GMT
The Auburn Police Division (APD) will host child safety activities in observance of National Missing Children's Day on Saturday, May 25 from 9-11 a.m. at the Boykin Community Center, 400 Boykin Street.More >>
The Auburn Police Division (APD) will host child safety activities in observance of National Missing Children's Day on Saturday, May 25 from 9-11 a.m. at the Boykin Community Center, 400 Boykin Street.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:00:13 GMT
Another school year is drawing to a close, and the member agencies of the Alabama'sIntegrated State Law Enforcement Task Force remind everyone -- particularly parents and their graduating high school seniorsMore >>
Another school year is drawing to a close, and the member agencies of the Alabama's Integrated State Law Enforcement Task Force remind everyone to add safety to any celebration plans at home, at a nearby venue or at the beach or other vacation destinations.More >>
Hoover, AL (WBRC) - Hoover Police confirmed the woman who drove her car into Star Lake Friday night has died. The 68-year-old woman, who has not been identified, was transported to Brookwood HospitalMore >>
Hoover, AL (WBRC) - Hoover Police confirmed the woman who drove her car into Star Lake Friday night has died.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:12:03 GMT
A Montgomery fire fighter was arrested Friday following a high speed chase through Lowndes County, authorities are confirming.Alabama State Troopers say 21-year-old James Green of Burkville was ridingMore >>
A Montgomery firefighter was arrested Friday following a high speed chase through Lowndes County, authorities are confirming.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:13:08 GMT
U.S. Representative Martha Roby confirmed Friday that feared cuts to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama will be averted thanks to a restoration of funds under the Army's recently-authorizedMore >>
U.S. Representative Martha Roby confirmed Friday that feared cuts to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama will be averted thanks to a restoration of funds under the Army's recently-authorizedMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:29:03 GMT
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
After several calls and emails about prison garbage workers eating and searching through trash in Muscogee County, News Leader 9 launched an investigation.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >>
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:59:09 GMT
The former head of the IRS is under fire. He sat before the House Ways and Means Committee answering questions about the IRS' alleged targeting of conservative groups. In the room with them, a ladyMore >>
The former head of the IRS is under fire. He sat before the House Ways and Means Committee answering questions about the IRS' alleged targeting of conservative groups...More >>
The U.S. may have one of the largest economies in the world, but that doesn't mean some cities don't face poverty. According to the website therichest.org, 10 cities face poverty more than any other in the nation.More >>
The U.S. may have one of the largest economies in the world, but that doesn't mean some cities don't face poverty. According to the website therichest.org, the following 10 cities rank the poorest in the country.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:53:12 GMT
The Alabama Legislature is close to rejecting the Governor's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act. Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives voted Monday afternoonMore >>
The Alabama Legislature Monday rejected Governor Robert Bentley's proposed changes to the controversial Alabama Accountability Act, instead overriding his veto and executive amendment by a 19-15 margin.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:32:28 GMT
Federal authorities say a California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested near the southern Arizona border.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Monday that 50-year-old JoseMore >>
Federal authorities say a California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested near the southern Arizona border.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Monday that 50-year-old JoseMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:54:18 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Your tires may be the most important pieces of safety equipment on your vehicle. If they're not in good condition, you're just waiting for an accident to happen. But the old trickMore >>
The age of your tires is crucial to the safety of your vehicle. But tire manufacturers don't make it easy to determine the date of manufacture. And the 12 News Defenders found old tires for sale at local auto shops.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:51:03 GMT
Eileen Faucette-Robinson is fed up with the problems; years of problems, from what she says is a result of an apartment complex towering over her backyard."Situations like this where there is a healthMore >>
Eileen Faucette-Robinson is fed up with the problems; years of problems, from what she says is a result of an apartment complex towering over her backyard.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:45:01 GMT
The Georgia-Carolina Council for the Boy Scouts of America voted against allowing gays to join the Boy Scouts. They say they voted against changing the membership standards because 85% of the 2,700 constituentsMore >>
The Georgia-Carolina Council for the Boy Scouts of America voted against allowing gays to join the Boy Scouts.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:45:32 GMT
Mobility Transit Services, the company that runs the Augusta Public Transit, is suing the City of Augusta after they claim their contract was unlawfully terminated. "The Augusta Commission in a meetingMore >>
Mobility Transit Services, the company that runs the Augusta Public Transit, is suing the City of Augusta after they claim their contract was unlawfully terminated.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:53:19 GMT
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Friends and neighbors now say the Jones Family, Edna, Roosevelt, and Russell, are the victims of a suspected triple homicide in South Augusta.The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has been investigatingMore >>
The Richmond County Sheriff Office has charged Ryan David Jones with 3 counts of Murder and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:54:11 GMT
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has confirmed a bicyclist has been struck and killed on Peach Orchard Road.Robert Donald Holden, Jr, of Hephzibah, was pronounced dead at the scene on the 3500 blockMore >>
The Richmond County Coroner's Office has confirmed a bicyclist has been struck and killed on Peach Orchard Road.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:00:17 GMT
For 12 years Denise Glasford's sister fought in the Army, but died last year on Memorial Day. "Thinking about her and wishing she was still here with us," Glasford said. "It's been a tough year for the family." GlasfordMore >>
Glasford and her niece and nephew are three of dozens of family members paying tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Here at Fort Gordon's Warrior Remembrance Memorial Day Ceremony, they're honoring those killed, and remembering those they left behind. Soldiers say the national holiday is much more than a day off from work to barbeque and celebrate.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:43:19 GMT
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Cedar Grove Apartments.That's off of Deans Bridge Road.Residents in the area say that two people were shot and taken to the hospital.More >>
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Cedar Grove Apartments.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:07:55 GMT
Praying and singing through their grief, dozens of people remembered the lives of Roosevelt, Edna and Russell Jones Thursday evening. "It hit me hard because this was like another family to me," saidMore >>
Praying and singing through their grief, dozens of people remembered the lives of Roosevelt, Edna and Russell Jones Thursday evening.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:53:59 GMT
An Aiken County man is in the hospital after being hit by a car in an alleged domestic dispute.The Aiken County Sheriff's Office received a call just after 7:30pm Thursday evening about a pedestrian beingMore >>
An Aiken County man is in the hospital after being hit by a car in an alleged domestic dispute.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:03:57 GMT
President Obama addressed the nation with the counter-terrorism policy which includes the controversial plan to shut down Guantanamo Bay. FOX54 has the exclusive interview with a former military defenseMore >>
President Obama addressed the nation with the counter-terrorism policy which includes the controversial plan to shut down Guantanamo Bay. FOX54 has the exclusive interview with a former military defense attorney who represented one of the GTMO prisoners. More >>
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